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CELPIP mock test: a 40-minute timed sample
Work through these four parts in order, with the timers running, to feel the pace of the CELPIP-General test. On test day you cannot pause or go back, so try not to here either.
How the real test is laid out
| Component | Parts | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Listening | 6 parts, 38 scored questions | about 46–55 min |
| Reading | 4 parts, 38 scored questions | about 43–56 min |
| Writing | 2 tasks | 53 min (27 + 26) |
| Speaking | 8 tasks | about 15 min |
This sample: Part 1, Reading for Information (8 min) → Part 2, Writing Task 2 (26 min) → Part 3, Speaking Tasks 2 and 7 (about 4 min).
Reading practice: information text
Like Reading Part 3 (Reading for Information): decide which paragraph (A–D) contains each statement. Choose E if the information is not given. Suggested time: 8 minutes.
A. Ice roads are seasonal routes built on frozen lakes, rivers and muskeg. In parts of northern Canada they connect communities that have no year-round road, and for a few weeks each winter trucks can deliver fuel, building materials and heavy equipment far more cheaply than by air.
B. Building one starts long before the first truck arrives. Crews measure the ice with radar or by drilling, then flood the surface with water pumped from below so that it freezes thicker and faster. Snow is cleared constantly, because a blanket of snow insulates the ice and slows freezing.
C. Driving rules are strict. Loaded trucks often travel at low speeds, because a heavy vehicle moving quickly pushes a wave under the ice that can crack the surface ahead of it. Drivers keep a set distance from one another for the same reason, and weight limits rise only as the ice thickens.
D. Warmer winters are shortening the season. Some routes now open weeks later than they once did, or close early, and planners in several regions are studying permanent all-season roads as an alternative, despite their much higher cost.
Writing Task 2: Responding to Survey Questions (26 min)
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Speaking Task 2: Talking about a Personal Experience
Press Start. Speak out loud when the speaking timer begins, as on test day, where recording starts automatically.
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Speaking Task 7: Expressing Opinions
Press Start. Speak out loud when the speaking timer begins, as on test day, where recording starts automatically.
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Review your mock
- Reading: for every E answer you chose, find the sentence that tempted you. Part 3 rewards checking that a statement is actually stated.
- Writing: did you choose one option clearly in the first sentence, and compare it with the other? Compare your answer with the samples in the Writing Task 2 guide.
- Speaking: did you use most of the time and finish your last sentence? See the Speaking guides for structures.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the real CELPIP-General test?
CELPIP describes it as just under three hours in one sitting: Listening, Reading, Writing, then Speaking.
Is this a full-length CELPIP mock test?
No. It is a short mock with one part from Reading, Writing and Speaking. Full timed mocks with auto-advance are in the app.
Can I go back to a previous part in the real test?
No. When time runs out the test moves on automatically, and you cannot return to earlier parts.
Sources
Checked October 19, 2026. Rules and fees change: check the official page before you act. celpip.ca pages were read from public archive snapshots because the site blocks automated access.